I went through quite a few Goodwill / thrift shop “hoodies” demonstrating this over the years. It works quite well – just be prepared to put the fire out – LOL! A pro tip for you folks – you see an old guy shuffling along wearing a “hoodie” with his hand(s) in his pocket(s) –Continue reading “Snub Nose Revolvers SUCK! Or so they say . . .”
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Rock Island Grip / Mainspring Housing Swap
I like 1911’s – I really like the arched mainspring housing! That being said I started scouring for Hogue Magwell G10 piranha texture grips for my newest adoption – my baby needs new shoes! Not knocking the grips that came with – but – I’m so accustomed to the magwell / arched mainspring housing setContinue reading “Rock Island Grip / Mainspring Housing Swap”
Range Day : Smith & Wesson J Frame – 360-1 : and an update at the bottom
This is a pretty neat little piece of S&W history – pre-performance center – but – it is pretty much what a performance center gun would be eventually – incredible trigger – Scandium frame – titanium cylinder – really nice sights – pinned optic fiber front sight / adjustable rear sight – flat sided barrelContinue reading “Range Day : Smith & Wesson J Frame – 360-1 : and an update at the bottom”
A Little Revolver Porn for YOU!
The only one I just can’t wrap my head around is the Rhino – Nope can’t do it . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Range Day : Rock Island 1911 (Happy Birthday to Me)
My Blushing Bride said “Happy Birthday” go buy yourself a gun – so I didn’t hesitate . . . Bruce – Another 1911 – Really??? YOU are not surprised are YOU? Really neat package – ambi safety / skeletonized trigger / G10 grips / real sights / extended beaver tail — with commander style hammerContinue reading “Range Day : Rock Island 1911 (Happy Birthday to Me)”
How Does ALL that Spring Fit??
How does all that spring and all those rounds fit? Smoke and mirrors – That’s How! Not really – it’s done through 3 basic things – spring nesting – spring coiling – and lastly but most importantly – advances in metallurgy . . . In the last 25 years or so the double or staggerContinue reading “How Does ALL that Spring Fit??”
S&W J Frame Weight Differences or Naked Gun(s) . . .
Two questions were asked – and I will try to answer them here . . . Do frame materials make that much difference in weight? – And how much weight difference are there with different grips? First a 637-2 aluminum alloy frame/stainless steel cylinder with Ergo Grips . . . And the same 637-2 nakedContinue reading “S&W J Frame Weight Differences or Naked Gun(s) . . .”
Charter Arms revolver Factory Tour – How they’re made!!!
Really neat look at Charter Arms – some history and a tour of the factory . . . Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
My Magazine is . . . Wonky!
Bruce – when I fully load my mag it’s fine . . . But the last round or two won’t go all the way up and engage the lips – Help! Must resist the “little blue pill” jokes – must resist . . . First let’s look at what the spring has to do toContinue reading “My Magazine is . . . Wonky!”
Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact
This little ( compact? – that’s what S&W calls it ) darling came to me looking for a new home – What was I to do?? I couldn’t turn it away – I mean really folks! Needs a bath and some TLC – the two magazines are wonky, more on them later – I haveContinue reading “Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Compact”
